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The rock varies in character from typically quarried on the lower tier through to more abrasive rock on the upper tier where blasting has uncovered large tracts of calcite-encrusted rock which almost feels like natural limestone. As with most quarries, extra vigilance needs to be exercised by both climber and belayer here given the blasting activity which has created potential for loose rock.
Don't swim in the bright blue toxic pool (as if you needed telling)!
Rockfax Description
A decent, but disjointed pitch. From the grotty groove head left up the fingery wall to ledges. Finish direct up the right-hand side of the arete above. The crack gives an easier finish. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
Given 6b in the BMC guide
FA. Gary Gibson c2001.
Ticklists
Peak limestone north graded list - sport
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| Gary Gibson | 22 Sep, 2007 |
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βeta: I just don't know what you mean! I think Allen just copied my web site incorrectly? | βeta? | |
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βeta: I just don't know what you mean! I think Allen just copied my web site incorrectly? |
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| goi.ashmore | 21 Sep, 2007 |
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βeta: Mangle that Syntax, GG!! | βeta? | |
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βeta: Mangle that Syntax, GG!! |
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| Gary Gibson | 20 Sep, 2007 |
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βeta: Suprisingly Gary Gibson did the first ascent and his route identifies how you do the route. It therefore seems odd that his own identity of the route is questioned. You climb the front face. Gary Gibson | ||
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βeta: Suprisingly Gary Gibson did the first ascent and his route identifies how you do the route. It therefore seems odd that his own identity of the route is questioned. You climb the front face. Gary Gibson |
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| Chris the Tall | 19 Sep, 2007 |
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βeta: Bottom section is good and merit 6a+ Middle is a bit scrappy and the top is odd. Using the cracks to the left of the arete seems to be cheating, but taking the front face direct and then reaching across to the arete is at least 6b. The position of the bolts doesn't help - if they were better placed it would be an excellant finish. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Bottom section is good and merit 6a+ Middle is a bit scrappy and the top is odd. Using the cracks to the left of the arete seems to be cheating, but taking the front face direct and then reaching across to the arete is at least 6b. The position of the bolts doesn't help - if they were better placed it would be an excellant finish. |
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| Richard 261 | 18 Sep, 2007 |
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βeta: I found the route a bit wandering and confusing and the top was harder than 6a+ (and I'd been climbing 6a+ and 6b all day). | βeta? | |
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βeta: I found the route a bit wandering and confusing and the top was harder than 6a+ (and I'd been climbing 6a+ and 6b all day). |
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| Frank the Husky | 26 Jul, 2006 |
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βeta: a good route and the cracks on the right give a decent jamtastic finish! | βeta? | |
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βeta: a good route and the cracks on the right give a decent jamtastic finish! |
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| John H Bull | 17 Jul, 2006 |
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βeta: Unusually for HH, this route is actually much worse than it looks. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Unusually for HH, this route is actually much worse than it looks. |
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| richardh | 29 Mar, 2004 |
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βeta: not a bad route, the first half is quite nice and the top section OK. | βeta? | |
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βeta: not a bad route, the first half is quite nice and the top section OK. |
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Carls Walk Pool
Grade: 6a+ ***
(Stoney Middleton)